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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,177.63, 185,327.52 and 97,821.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,177.63, 185,327.52 and 97,821.50 is: 135,112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,177.63 : 185,327.52 = 97,821.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,177.63/185,327.52 = 97,821.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,177.63x = 185,327.52 × 97,821.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,177.63x = 18,129,015,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,129,015,997.68/134,177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,112.06

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